CO • Market Analysis
Denver Real Estate Investment Analysis
Denver's tech, aerospace, and outdoor-economy job base supports premium pricing, but cash-flow math is challenging at current rates.
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Median Home Price
$585,000
Median Rent
$2,400
per month
Avg Cap Rate
4.80%
5-Yr Appreciation
52%
Rental Yield
4.90%
Population Growth
0.90%
Job Growth
2.00%
Vacancy Rate
6.40%
Investor pros
- Highly educated workforce
- Diverse industries
- Quality of life premium
Investor cons
- Negative cash flow at full leverage
- Tenant-protection laws expanding
- Cooling appreciation
Commentary
Denver is an appreciation play, not a cash-flow market. Buyers should expect break-even or negative year-one cash flow with conventional financing.
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